Clinton puts officers in three elementary schools

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Jan 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM

The Clinton Police Department on Tuesday began staffing police officers at the city’s three elementary schools. The Police Department will use existing officers, working overtime, to fill the positions.

The Clinton Police Department on Tuesday began staffing police officers at the city’s three elementary schools. The Police Department will use existing officers, working overtime, to fill the positions. Anticipated costs for the remainder of the year is $50,000. The city of Clinton will split the cost with the Clinton city school system.

“The city wants to do all we can to make our students and educators feel safe while being at school," stated City Manager Roger Houck in a news release. "This is temporary and future consideration is needed regarding a permanent solution. However, the director of schools and I felt this was necessary at this time.”